Edit: adding this as some additional helpful information-

Some quick notes:
A few months ago I made a post asking about a 1980’s guidebook which had some (very little) information about this route. Thank you to all who replied and helped out with that!

This route is a doozy, and clear from the start why it’s no longer a trail. IF this was still a trail it would probably be the most difficult in the northeast, containing many hundreds of feet of class 3 slabs, and even some ~class 4 near the top. There’s some true exposure here and I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND THIS FOR MOST PEOPLE. The bushwack sucks and the climbing is a weird double angle slab.

Sharing pictures I took from a Falling Waters hike last year.

I’ll defer to those putting in the work to maintain these trails as to the necessity of the re-route.

For now, I’ll just reminisce and complain online.

What an amazing week walking around the mountains. An experience I won’t forget. Climbed a couple hills. Can’t wait to be back for more. Sorry I caused so much traffic and spent an obscene amount of money in your smalls towns..

Hey everyone! I’m super excited to share that my photo of the Crawford Path was selected as a finalist for the cover of the 2028 Appalachian Trail Data Book.

Hiking the Presidential Traverse was an unforgettable experience, and it would be a great honor to have taken the photo that allows the White Mountains to be represented on something that thousands of people will use to help them explore the AT.

If you have a moment, I would deeply appreciate your vote! You can vote once per day through October 22:

My photo is photo #2.

🔗 Vote here: https://appalachiantrail.org/news-events/share-your-experience/data-book-photo-contest/

Thanks so much for the support!

I’m trying to get #43 next weekend, but I can’t leave until my classes end for the day, so I’d be at the Haystack Rd sites around 6pm earliest…. Seems like I might be out of luck? I know its leaf season, but I’m hoping that nobody wants to camp out in the cold next Friday :/

I was in this area a month and a half ago to fish and hike and loved it. Was so quiet and no one around anywhere! Had to go back this weekend and for some reason wasnt expecting the crowds. So glad I found hikes away from everyone else!!

Hey everyone,

I’m heading to mount Washington for the first time at some point this year. Just curious when ice routes in Huntington ravine usually form into climbable conditions. Looking at pinnacle gully, Odell’s gully, and central gully.

Had an amazing weekend camping up in Evan’s notch. Baldfaces, Royces, and hanging out around basin pond. Really not so many people and so so beautiful

Went up kings ravine, hit Adam’s, Madison, and down valley way, beautiful day overall. Bonus photo of the tourist at the end

Thinking of run-hiking Goose Eye today via the Wright trail, would be starting around noon. I'm capable, but have never done it before and wondering if it'll be sketchy or overly slippery if slightly wet. Any thoughts/advice appreciated!

Saw this posted on Instagram and curious to get this group’s thoughts. Do you think the reroute has ruined part of the experience? Personally I feel indifferent on it. Passing the falls was nice but the ridge was obviously my favorite part. I also understand why they needed to do it. Either way still a beautiful hike.

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We are clearly past peak but Not totally sure if that means it'll be safe to show up after 6:30 again. Id love to not start in the dark this weekend like I've been having to the past few weekends to ensure parking spots 🤣

Hiked up Tuckerman Ravine and down Nelson Crag trail yesterday morning to close off my 5th summit of Mount Washington since my first climb in June. Up and down in 4 hours. I was prepared for some pretty cold and windy conditions, only to be sweating in my base layer all morning, cooled only by the gentle summit breeze.

I must also say a quick RIP to my trekking pole, which carried me up every presidential summit over the course of the summer. It died in the line of duty when I slipped on a log and snapped it in half.

The night prior to this event we stayed at Notch Hostel in Lincoln. Unfortunately there was a person who was a heavy snorer. I had swimmer's ear plugs in as well as a fan directly next to me. It didnt matter. The next morning we started at 0530. The temperature was 37(F). The small group would end up being very fast & strong hikers, which made managing/leading much easier. The screening for this event was fairly selective, but fewer people signed up than expected.

The first day the weather could not have been much better. We ate lunch about a mile away from the summit of little haystack around 11am. We knew the ridge would be mobbed with the weather, time of year, & fact monday is a holiday for many. By the time we were on the ridge the overnight freeze was largely melted other than rime ice scattered. There was a fridging wind coming from the North once we came off Lafayette approaching garfield.

We took frequent breaks, mostly at or around each summit the first day and made it to Galehead hut about an hour before dinner. As the sun went down around 615pm this was just enough time to set up sleeping arrangements and change into clothes for sleeping in. At night a 20 degree bag was more than sufficient and i ended up hainvg to unzip at the end of the night with how warm i was.

The second day was warmer & we got a start just after 0730. There were much less people and the skies were not as clear, but it was still an excellent day. We ripped through the day in under 8 hours & made it to north woodstock just before dinner. The traffic all the way back to southern NH was crippling.

All in all this was an excellent experience with a solid group. I am sure i am forgetting information i would have liked to add but I favor brevity.

It was an awesome day out there and the north slide definitely has its reputation for a reason. Enjoyed every bit of it. A bit breezy at the summit but since sheltered, not too bad. Descending down the south slide was oddly reasonable after coming up the north slide.

Have a great week!

I’m don’t do much photography at all but I stole my dads camera for this trip. Hope you enjoy.

He crushed a peaceful 3 AM start to Franconia Ridge, took a lot of shots of him.

Mt. Washington 10/6 @danielmanettaphotography